Adelaide German Week

Barossa Konzert – Highlights

Around Germany in Musicby John Clarke At the Barossa Konzert the audience was taken on a musical journey around Germany. The Barossa Konzert, arranged by the Barossa German Language Association for Adelaide German Week (the only event outside of the Adelaide region), featured the Tanunda Liedertafel and the Barossa Trio – Sarah Afshin Pour (piano),… Continue reading Barossa Konzert – Highlights

Kaffee und Kuchen

Kaffee und Kuchen August 2025

Join us for Kaffee und Kuchen on Monday 25 August, featuring our very own Stefani Traeger, president of the Barossa German Language Association. Steffi will talk about “Bonegilla – The Migrant Experience” The story of Bonegilla – its history and life at the camp.  Bonegilla was a former army camp and later set up by the Australian Government to house new… Continue reading Kaffee und Kuchen August 2025

Lantern walk

Laternenlauf 2025: John’s article

A New Tradition Flourishing by John Clarke While the early German settlers in the Barossa Valley brought with them many of the customs of their homeland, they did not continue the age old practice of the Laternenlauf (Lantern Walk). The Lantern Walk was especially popular with children, who carried bright, shining lanterns through the dark… Continue reading Laternenlauf 2025: John’s article